Focal Pointe today announced that Luke M. Williams has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Williams’ appointment follows a period of accelerating growth for Focal Pointe as the firm continues to bring best-in-class service and value creation to its stakeholders throughout the Midwest.
“It’s a great privilege to join Focal Pointe at such a pivotal time in their growth,” said Williams. “The team’s unwavering commitment to being people-first, combined with their focus on technology sets them apart to deliver outstanding value to customers and stakeholders. I’m looking forward to collaborating with a talented team as we continue to set the course for the company’s future.”
Williams has a distinguished career, having served most recently as Vice President and Corporate Controller at West Star Aviation, where he played a pivotal role in integrating acquisitions and driving process improvements. He began his career at Ernst & Young and spent 14 years at American Railcar Industries, Inc. (ARII), a public company until it sold in 2018. Williams served in various financial roles at ARII, including 5 years as Sr. Vice President, CFO and Treasurer. Williams has been involved in numerous strategic transactions throughout his career, driving value for stakeholders.
“We’re thrilled to have Luke join our team,” said John Munie, president and founder of Focal Pointe. “Luke’s impressive background and strategic thinking align perfectly with our company’s vision. His ability to balance a growing list of priorities make him just the right leader for us at this time in our journey.”
Williams is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Missouri. He attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, where he received both a bachelor and master’s degree in accounting.
About Focal Pointe
Established in 1998, Focal Pointe is among the nation’s Top 100 high-growth landscape services companies. It has been recognized as one of the 50 fastest-growing, privately held firms by the St. Louis Business Journal. The company’s commitment to its employees and shared values has earned Focal Pointe several Top Workplace awards from the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch.
Focal Pointe is headquartered in Caseyville, Illinois, with branch offices in Hazelwood, Missouri; Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri; Springfield and Branson, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.